Thunderstrike kills police inspector on duty in Borno

Lightning strike kills police inspector in Borno

Tragedy struck in Maiduguri on Wednesday after a  police inspector, Abdulkadir Garba, was struck to death opposite the headquarters of the Borno State Police Command. The deceased officer popularly known as “Buratai,” was reportedly coordinating vehicle parking alongside a senior colleague, ASP Wazani Adamu, when the incident occurred at about 2:19 p.m. Confirming the development, the command’s spokesperson, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, said the offi…

Thunderstrike kills police inspector on duty in Borno

A dedicated police inspector, Abdulkadir Garba, has tragically died after being struck by lightning while on duty in Maiduguri, Borno State.

‘How Borno Police Inspector was killed by lightning strike’

The late Garba was coordinating vehicle parking opposite Borno State Police Command Headquarters alongside his senior colleague, ASP Wazani Adamu when a strong wind that later ushered a heavy rainfall started.

Breaking: Panic as thunderstorm kills Nigerian police officer on duty, location emerges

Inspector Abdulkadir Garba, known as "Buratai," tragically died after a lightning strike while on duty in Maiduguri, leaving colleagues and residents in shock.

Lightning Kills Police Inspector In Maiduguri

Tragedy struck in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Wednesday after a police inspector, Abdulkadir Garba, was struck dead by lightning opposite the headquarters of the Borno State Police Command. Naija News reports that the deceased officer, popularly known as “Buratai,” was reportedly coordinating vehicle parking with a senior colleague, ASP Wazani Adamu, when the incident occurred […] The post Lightning Kills Police Inspector In Maiduguri appeared fi…

Thunderstrike k!lls police inspector on duty in Borno - Newsy People

A police inspector, Abdulkadir Garba, popularly known as “Buratai,” has d!ed after he was struck by thunder while on duty in Maiduguri, Borno State.   The spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed the incident in a tribute on Friday, May 8, 2026.   According to Daso, the officer was struck on Wednesday alongside his senior colleague, ASP Wazani Adamu, who survived the incident.   He said both officers had attempt…